Friday, April 30, 2021

The YOUTUBE TV and ROKU conflict

YOUTUBE TV is a streaming service.  ROKU is a streaming service, it is also makes sticks that you can attach to TVs or devices and stream on as well as to TVs.  YOUTUBE TV and ROKU are in conflict with each claiming it's the other one at fault.


This morning, ROKU sent out the following


Apr 30 at 7:12 AM

Dear Roku Customer, 

 

 

We are disappointed to share the news that Google has chosen to let the YouTube TV contract expire.

 

While this news is unfortunate, we wanted to let you know that we are taking an extra step to ensure existing Roku users like yourself retain access to YouTube TV while we work to reach an agreement.  

 

We will always stand up for our users, which is why we cannot accept Google's unfair and anticompetitive requirements that would allow for the manipulation of your search results, impact the usage of your data and ultimately cost you more.

 

Our commitment is to always put your interests first and therefore we will continue to offer existing users access to YouTube TV unless Google takes actions that require the full removal of the channel. New subscribers will not be allowed at this time. It is also important that you do not delete the YouTube TV channel as it will not be available for download to Roku devices.

 

We remain committed to reaching a good-faith agreement with Google that preserves your access to YouTube TV, honors your desired search preferences and protects your data. We hope to update you soon.

 

 

Thank you,

Roku

 

This afternoon, YOUTUBE TV sent out the following:


Apr 30 at 12:19 PM